American Enemies
The king who imposed taxes on the colonists. King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760-1811. His taxes caused the American Revolution.
what is King George III
The main author of the Declaration of Independence, which inspired many people to fight for independence from Britain. He didn’t fight in the war because he thought he was “no military man”
What is Thomas Jefferson
A founding father who was a french ambassador. He managed to get the French to support the Colonists, because he built good relations with them.
What is Benjamin Franklin
Was one of George Washington's most tenacious commanders, earned the nickname “Light-horse” and led the second Partizan corps.
What is Henry Lee III
A French ambassador for America who was responsible for creating good relations with the French to have them help America in the war
Ben Franklin
General for the British, who was often George Washington's counterpart on the battlefield. He was the best British general during the American revolution (allegedly).
What is General Charles Cornwallis
He was a founding father, who wrote common sense. In 1776 he published a document that inspired many people. Apparently he wasn't a success as a soldier.
What is Thomas Paine
A Mohawk General who served in both the French and Indian war and and American Revolution. He received a silver medal from the British for his service.
What is Joseph Brant.
Commanded the South Caroline militia in the battle of Eutaw Springs and was born with abnormally formed legs.
What is Francis Marion
The First president of the United States who led the American army to victory.
He is often known as the most notorious traitor in American history. Captain of the Connecticut military and participated in the siege of Boston, capture of Fort Ticonderoga, and the Battle of Saratoga
What is Benedict Arnold
in 1774 he wrote A full vindication of the measures of the Congress. This defended the continental congress’s decision to embargo trade with Great Britain. He also helped write the federalist papers
What is Alexander Hamilton
The founder of Vermont, managed to capture Fort Ticonderoga without firing a single shot. He formed the Green Mountain Boys to police the British provinces of New York and New Hampshire
What is Ethan Allen
Was the most respected general, a very talented military strategist, and led the campaign that ended British occupation in the south. Greensboro was named after him.
What is Nathaniel Greene
Was the main author of the Declaration of Independence, the third president, and knew he wasn't a military man.
Who is Thomas Jefferson
He is often known for his surrender at yorktown, and as one of the greatest british generals in the American revolution
What is General Charles Cornwallis
served as Virginia's governor and as a member of the first continental congress. He is probably best known for his declaration “give me liberty or give me death”. The speech he gave inspired many people to fight against Great Britain.
What is Patrick Henry
He used what is 200,000 dollars today in his own money for salaries, uniforms and other expenses of his staff. He served as a major general in the continental army under Washington.
What is Marquis de Lafayette
Major general in the Continental Army under George Washington, When he was wounded in the battle of Brandywine he still was able to organize a successful retreat.
What is Marquis de Lafayette
Served in France and Holland in diplomatic roles, helped in the negotiation of the Treaty of Paris, and was the second president.
Who is John Adams
He was a Mohawk military leader who led a successful attack on colonists in southern new york. He sided with the British
What is Joseph Brant
He joined the continental congress and was strongly in favor of independence. He is one of the people who signed the declaration of independence. He was strongly against slavery. He served in France and Holland in diplomatic roles. He was able to harness resentment for parliament's ability to tax the colonies in a productive manner. He also served as Massachusetts governor.
What is Samuel Adams
He was very skilled at riding a horse. His skills earned him the nickname “Light horse Harry”. At the Battle of Paulus Hook, New Jersey, on August 19, 1779, his unit inflicted more than 200 British casualties at a cost of only a handful of men.
What is Henry Lee III
He was the captain of the Connecticut military and participated in the siege of Boston, capture of Fort Ticonderoga, and the battle of saratoga. He is known as Americas most notorious traitor
Was a founding father, and a French revolutionary, he published a document in 1776 convincing many Americans to fight against Britain for their independence.
What is Thomas Paine